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Chory Family History

Chory Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chery, Choy, Cory, Chon, Cho, Horn, Chong, Thor, Thorn, Choe

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Where is the Chory family from?

You can see how Chory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chory family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chory families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Chory families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chory's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chory families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chory surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chory ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chory. 78% of Chory men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Chory family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 921 census records available for the last name Chory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chory census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 156 immigration records available for the last name Chory. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 236 military records available for the last name Chory. For the veterans among your Chory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chory lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Chory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chory in 1963 was 51, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chory

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chory ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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